A reader asks: How could Onondaga County officials not recognize the Chiefs' problems and why didn't they act?Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard

To the Editor;

While the recent article concerning the control and direction of the Chiefs was interesting, it wasn't surprising. What is surprising is why this was the moment chosen to make this long needed change?

The incidences of nepotism and disregard for accountability have long been part and parcel of this organization. As a long-time resident of Onondaga County, I am ashamed and disappointed that county officials would allow this pattern to persist as long has it did at a facility that was and is so heavily supported by taxpayer money.

As blatant as the actions were by the Chiefs leadership, if county representatives plead ignorance on this issue, then my disappointment will turn to fear. If they can say they didn't know, with a straight face, then one can only wonder what other less overt conditions exit in our county.

Let's hope that the outcome of this stain on our collective reputations can be expunged through the joint efforts of the new leadership at the Chiefs and Onondaga County and that the countywide community can enjoy a more inclusive and broader scoped use of this county facility.